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There are currently no known outstanding effects for the The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, PART IV.
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Ignitability test for composite fillings of mattresses and bed-bases.
1. The test specimen shall be prepared as set out in BS 6807. It may be constructed from the filling materials to be used or by removing existing ticking from a mattress or upholstered divan or bed-base.U.K.
2. The specified test fabric as in Schedule 1 Part I paragraph 2, shall be used as the cover fabric. It shall be fitted so as to reproduce the tension in the original article where this is being tested.U.K.
3. The test shall be carried out according to Section Four of BS 6807 using ignition source 2 as specified in BS 5852: Part 2. Smouldering or flaming failure shall be as defined in BS 5852: Part 2.U.K.
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